"Canis Majoris" meaning in Translingual

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Canis Majoris, the genitive case of Canis Major (“the Greater Dog”). Etymology templates: {{der|mul|la|Canis Majoris}} Latin Canis Majoris Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun form|head=Canis Majoris}} Canis Majoris
  1. (astronomy) Used in the Bayer designations of the stars of the constellation Canis Major. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: CMa Derived forms: Alpha Canis Majoris (alt: α CMa), Beta Canis Majoris (alt: β CMa)

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